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Chris Paul Leads Undermanned Spurs to First NBA Cup Win Over Top-Seeded Thunder
Nov 20, 2024, 04:49 AM
The San Antonio Spurs, playing without key players Victor Wembanyama, Jeremy Sochan, and Devin Vassell, secured their first NBA Cup victory by defeating the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder by six points. Chris Paul led the Spurs with 14 points, 11 assists, and 5 rebounds, showcasing his enduring prowess in his 20th NBA season. Keldon Johnson energized the team with a pivotal performance, including a momentum-shifting dunk. Zach Collins contributed with a critical corner three, while rookie Stephon Castle made a clutch block on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the final moments to help seal the win. The victory improves the Spurs' record to 7-8 on the season and 1-1 in NBA Cup group play, while the Thunder also moved to 1-1 in group play.
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